The City of Natchitoches invites you to celebrate Independence Day at the annual Celebration on the Cane event on Saturday, July 2. The Independence Day Celebration will feature a spectacular firework show over Cane River Lake at 9 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Food vendors will provide food for purchase after 5 p.m. on the downtown riverbank. The Kelli Roberts Band will provide live entertainment on the downtown riverbank stage from 7-9 p.m. Several downtown restaurants will provide live music throughout the evening. Retail shops, paddleboards, kayaking, and horse and carriage rides will be operating throughout the day as well.